The next time somebody gives you shit about your late autism diagnosis, remember that Anthony Hopkins was diagnosed as autistic when he was 70 years old.
People can go almost their whole lives and never know they’re autistic, but recognize they feel different from their peers.
And BTW Anthony Hopkins stims by rubbing his hands together, and being autistic is exactly why he’s such a good actor. He studies people’s mannerisms with an analytical mind, adopts those mannerisms for characters and turns out awesome performances. He’s a chameleon.
^That. Your dx might not happen yet because of money or ridiculous ideas on the part of your doctors but if you know you’re very probably autistic, odds are good you are.
You’re in good company. We’ve got: Geeks, sporty people, actors, artists, great friends, business moguls, sketchbook doodlers, public speakers, asl experts, activists, cat snugglers, Knights of the UK, parents, kids, dinosaur experts, shoelace collectors, snorkleing enthusiasts, quilters, people with all kinds of bodies and faces and colors and lives.
Holding the Bowl 